For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 429 students in 97301, OR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 97301, OR are Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Eagle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 97301 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in 97301, OR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97301, OR Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 97301, OR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 97301, OR include Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Eagle Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 97301?
3 public charter schools are located in 97301.
What is the racial composition of students in 97301?
97301 public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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